Heather Page v. HHS - Influenza, cellulitis and left upper extremity neuropathy (2026)

On July 31, 2023, Heather Page filed a Vaccine Act petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 28, 2020 caused cellulitis and left upper extremity neuropathy. She alleged residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent denied that Ms. Page sustained cellulitis and left upper extremity neuropathy as a vaccine injury, denied that the flu vaccine caused her shoulder or arm condition, and denied that her current condition was a sequela of any vaccine-related injury.

The public decision is a stipulation decision, so it does not provide a detailed medical timeline, onset narrative, treatment history, or expert analysis. On March 13, 2026, while maintaining their positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation resolving the case.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it.

Ms. Page was awarded a lump sum of $90,000.00, payable through an ACH deposit to her counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement.

The award represented all damages available under Vaccine Act section 15(a).